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October 16, 2025

Early Voting Set to Begin on October 20 for Municipal Election Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 16, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) reminds voters that the early voting period for Municipal Election Day is quickly approaching. […]

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October 2, 2025

Your Vote Matters. Register Now for Municipal Election Day.

Register by October 5 to vote in local elections on November 4 in participating municipalities. COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 2, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is […]

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October 1, 2025

SEC Statement on Court Ruling and DOJ Voter Data Request 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 1, 2025) – The following statement is attributable to Interim Director Jenny Wooten: The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) appreciates today’s ruling by the […]

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September 15, 2025

Get Registered. Vote Local. SEC Marks National Voter Registration Day on September 16

COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is joining election officials nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16. […]

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August 20, 2025

State House District 98 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, September 5, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 13, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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August 13, 2025

State House District 88 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, August 29, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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State House District 21 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, August 29, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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August 11, 2025

State Senate District 12 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, August 29, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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July 8, 2025

SEC Successfully Completes Statewide Voter Registration Check

An Important Step in Maintaining the Accuracy and Integrity of Elections COLUMBIA, SC (July 8, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed […]

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June 3, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House District 50 Special Election

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a special general election was held, impacting three counties: Kershaw, Lee, Sumter. This election impacted voters in 7 Kershaw County precincts, 22 […]

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